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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,482.05, 44,811.93 and 21,875.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,482.05, 44,811.93 and 21,875.10 is: 30,178.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,482.05 : 44,811.93 = 21,875.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,482.05/44,811.93 = 21,875.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,482.05x = 44,811.93 × 21,875.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,482.05x = 980,265,449.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,265,449.94/32,482.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,178.68

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